Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-06
EXPOSITION T
Fay's Budget of News From Mis-
souri's Metropolis-some
of tho Displays.

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8 now scattering her precious gifts of
sunlight and shade. The exposition Is
now shining in full effulgenee while
yet in the morning of its infancy; who
hen a imagine the splenders OF its
noontide glory? Come and enjoy it
while you may, the visit will make
soa rich with memories which makes
us stronger, better, purer, The vis-
tor is painfully conscious on enter
ing the building of the absence OF
two old Observation-Disclosures drug
store aud the He No Tea Garden
both have disappeared from public
gaze and live but in memory. 1t can
truly be said their sun went down at
midday. The artistic little Pagoda
no longer with its sheltering arms
welcomes the crowds, while Mr.. Gill,
who havishly dispensed hospitalities
in the Japanese Garden is now in
Japan, whittier he makes an annual
and patrons of the expo
will wait long for a cup OF He
No, while the briny ocean rolls be-
tween them. 1t is with n sigh Of relief
we run across Mr.. Baker, of pop
corn fame, whose establishment is
booming along with rapid strides.
popcorn is as delicious as ever,
his assistants as attentive, and his
supply equal to the demand. He ex-
pected to have visited England last
fall and in reduce American pop
corn at the London international fair,
but the death of a dear little girl, the
pride and spirit of his life, changed
all plans. Peace to the gentle child
whom so many remember, the memo
ry of whose death still darkens the
home circle!
A tour CT the building is Incom-
plete without a visit to the bssemen,
where A. E. Faust d~ispenses his hos
pitalrty-Tony Faust, the hungry
reporters friend. He conducted me
through his tempting establishment
and suggested that the quality of his
exhibit could only be tested by the
palate. | at once became his guest
1 have a pleasant remembrance still
of those delicious oysters. l believe
it was Fannie Fern who wrote: al
you wish to ask a man a favor, ask il
over his roast beef / am quite
sure Mr.. Faust's many generous
courtesies put me in smiling good
humor. He has enlarged his estab
lishment since last year, adding
ladies' annex, and has become a ne.
cessity to st. Louisans, and l know
strangers from afar confirm the
home verdict. We hope to see them
literally patronized during the Elk
position.
The most artistic structure in the
building is that of Messrs. Scruggs
Vandervoot & Barney, a double
pagoda, with oriental gables, the
whole formed of bamboo, japanese
and Chinese goods. The richly
decorated interior is strewn with
curlously wrought fabrics, specimen
their goods. In answer to oul
inquiry we learn it was the work ane
design of Mr.. Kilgore, the artistic
dresser of the house, and is a lasting
testimonial to his creative genius. This
firm holds a high place IN the public
confdencesand are now in the full
flush of prosperity a passing ship
whose widespread sails are furled.
The exhibit is in charge of Miss
Murphy and Miss Long-in the en-
ploy of the firm-ladies well fitted
to dispense Inequalities in such an
atmosphere of refreshment.
Away in a neglected corner is a
most interesting exhibit, a fanciful
little log cabin, rooted by the Ehret
Roofing Co., a novel device, being a
shower of water falling upon
1t until one can never doubt its water
proof qualities.
Powers & Wightman's, the Phil.
adelphia chemists, space is unoccu-
pied.
We miss the genial face of Mr..
Thos. f. Cook and will wait in vain
for an invitation into his cosy little
parlor, at whose door he stood last
year a faithful sentinel.
When our efficient secretary, Mr..
Johnson, presented me with my
ticken be remarked it was the first
complimentary given in the new sea-
son Of 1887. What a pity the COIN
cidence was merely the result of &C,
cident and not honorable mention
be that as it may 1 appreciate it
highly, not only as affording a feast
to the senses, but as the means OF
meeting old friends, among whom /
number many in Mexico and vicinity.
I pity the mortal who can visit you,
h%ospitable city, who on leaving car
say they left no friends behind. j
hope to meet many of your town
people this week, and if I can dc
anything to serve them, or add te
their enjoyment in our beautiful Elk.
position hall, tell them to ask for
FAY.
Wanted to Hang Him.